For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 936 students in Espanola, NM.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Espanola, NM are Mccurdy Charter School and Carlos F. Vigil Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Espanola, NM public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the New Mexico public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the 34% statewide average). Middle schools in Espanola have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Mexico public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public middle school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Espanola, NM (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mccurdy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
515 Calle Arbolera
Espanola, NM 87532
(505) 692-6090
Espanola, NM 87532
(505) 692-6090
Gr: K-12 | 557 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
Carlos F. Vigil Middle School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1260 Industrial Park Rd
Espanola, NM 87532
(505) 753-1348
Espanola, NM 87532
(505) 753-1348
Gr: 7-8 | 379 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Espanola, NM?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Espanola, NM include Mccurdy Charter School and Carlos F. Vigil Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Espanola?
2 public middle schools are located in Espanola.
What is the racial composition of students in Espanola?
Espanola public middle schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public middle schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Espanola are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Espanola include: Mccurdy Charter School vs. Carlos F. Vigil Middle School
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